Galbreath

Galbreath Meaning & Origin

About Galbreath
The surname Galbreath is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Gille Brighde," meaning "servant of Saint Brigid." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Brigid. Over time, the name evolved into Galbreath, and individuals with this surname can trace their ancestry back to Scotland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Galbreath is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Galbreath: 5,083
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,655
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.72

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Galbreath based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Galbreath is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLPR0
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0416030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 L B R EH2 TH
🌐 IPA
/ˈgælˌbrɛθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLPR0', 'KLPRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Galbreath in Braille

Here's how to represent Galbreath in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Galbreath in braille

How to sign the name Galbreath using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Galbreath using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Galbreath in sign language

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